Virginia Sheriff Waives CCW Fee Following Tennessee Church Shooting

A Virginia sheriff responding to the deadly church shooting in Nashville over the weekend has decided to waive the fee for concealed carry permits with the hopes that his constituents will arm up.

Smyth County Sheriff Chip Shuler said Monday in a statement that his office will waive the $35 fee indefinitely beginning Oct. 2 and will offer free concealed carry classes starting in November.

“In a time when it seems that we are under attack by domestic and international threats I am concerned that our safety is at risk due to acts of violence such as the event in the church outside of Nashville this past weekend,” he said.